Okay I was tempted to call this blog post "Are you fudging kidding me?" but let's just leave it simple. I have been using this product since I was a teenager! But let's have a look-see at its ingredients:so let's see what we got here??
Juglans Mandschurica Shell Powder : Walnut Powder
Glyceryl Stearate SE: a vegetable based emulsifier (keeps ingredients from separating)
Propylene Glycol: a cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In the skin and hair, propylene glycol works as a humescent, which causes retention of moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water. The Material Safety Data Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: a foaming agent known to cause skin/eye irritation
Zea Mays Kernel Meal: (Corn Meal)
Cetearyl Alcohol: a plant based fatty acid used as an emulsion stabilizer & foam booster. It provides an emollient quality to the skin.
Linoleamide DEA: used as a foam booster & water thickener derived from linoleic acid. Studies have warned to avoid any products that contain DEA as it has been linked to cancer.
Glyceryl Stearate: a wax-like solid used to retain moisture.
PEG 100 Stearate: used as an emollient, an emulsifier and a moisturizer. It is a known irritant of eyes, skin and respiratory systems.
Lanolin Oil: isolated from sheep wool this oil is a natural skin protectant.
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil: Apricot Oil
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract: Elderberry
Primula Veris Extract: Primrose
Helianthus Annuus Extract: Sunflower
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract: Matricaria/Chamomille
Ceteareth 20: allows other ingredients to dissolve & alters skin structure allowing chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin.
Polysorbate 60: an emulsion stabilizer & can cause detrimental reproductive effects, organ toxicity and cancer in high doses
Triethanolamine: or TEA is a synthetic emulsion stabilizer & skin surfactant (foaming ability), noted to irritate/damage eyes & skin, linked to carcinogens, tumours & cancer.
Carbomer: thickening agent & emulsion stabilizer. Noted eye irritant.
Methylparaben: a synthetic preservative & noted endocrine disrupter with connections to breast cancer, eye damage & male infertility.
Ethylparaben: a synthetic preservative & noted endocrine disrupter with connections to increased cell division in breast cancer patients, early puberty & male infertility.
Phenoxyethanol: a preservative & this is what the FDA says about it: "Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is primarily used in cosmetics and medications. It also can depress the central nervous system and may cause vomiting and diarrhea". The FDA, which allows everything & anything has something to say about it?? STAY AWAY!!
Methylchloroisothiazolinone: synthetic preservative that may be toxic to your skin & immune system. Linked to organ toxicity & may be carcinogenic. Prohibited in many countries but widely used in the US (well of course it is). STAY AWAY!!
Methylisothiazolinone: a very strong synthetic preservative & known neurotoxin. May affect a developing central nervous system. Levels restricted in Europe, no regulation in US.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891): used as an opaque pigment. Currently under research as a possible carcinogen that causes respiratory/lung damage.
Lovely isn't it???
So..Gwennie (Beyond the Picket Fence) & I are working on introducing an all natural facial scrub into the range of products featured at the the shop. Beyond The Picket Fence creates small batches of product so they are always fresh & recommended to use within 1 year. Hence why you won't find chemical preservatives. Big companies use all those toxic preservatives for years of shelf-life. And as far as all those chemical emulsifier stabilizers??...pulleeze, if any separation ocurrs between oils & creams all you gotta do is shake the jar! Really? It's as simple as that FDA?? oh boy.
Our new facial scrubs will be packed with great grains, herbs & essential oils. Can't wait!!!
Stay Tuned!!
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